This attraction has a lot of history and artifacts.The staff at both locations are very knowledgeable on history and the contents within the museums.Would like to go back and spend more time there.
good place to stop and stretch your legs.peaceful nature trails,authentic village features buildings (and tools) that the early North American settlers would have used
Even in the rain we had a wonderful time. Lots to see and learn about and the presentations were informative and interesting.
Always enjoy a visit to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons - so much to see and do. Interpreters are very knowledgeable. Grandchildren enjoyed their visit , especially hands on events - candle making, baking, using quill pens, etc. First Light is a must see - beautiful event with vendors, music, fires, theatre, so many candles lighting your way throughout the grounds. Always take away new information. Will continue to visit .A fine attraction for our area.
Stayed at the best western and enjoyed the narrated tour. Very educational, great experience. Love the radio that you can carry to listen to, and can get more information if you desire. The tour guides at each station were also very informative.
had people dressed in period clothing explaining their roll in the settlement, the villiage is a replica of the original which is really well done and interesting
Took our grand daughter for the afternoon and she fed the wild birds right out of her hand! She was so excited! Wonderful nature displays and knowledgeable staff.
A wonderful place to spend the best part of a day. Local history comes to life with a tour of the site and the history of church, native relationships is visible, memorable.and interesting. Professionally presented ,educational and a beautiful setting for a family adventure. The Sainte-Marie restaurant is an added treat with atmosphere and good food.
Sainte Mrie Among the Hurons is a reconstructed French Jusuit Mission that was constructed between 1639 and 1649. The site is the context for telling the story of the contact between the French Jesuit Missonaries and the Wendat people. THe visitor begins their journey with a slide show that outlines the history of that sotry. The visitor then prroceeds onto the grounds of the reconstructed mission and complets the journey with the opportunity to explore an very interesting museum. There are often costumed interpreters in vvarious buildings to share the story of the site and answer visitor questions. If you are a history buff, you may wish to make sure to save some time to visit the museum as you can use a lot of time to visit the site and then not have much left for the museum. You can, however, take a break at the restaurant which is quite delightful and then complete your tour. The feeling you get when you visit the longhouse when the fire is burning is quite remarkable. IIf an interpreter is present, they might share a legend or two. The First Light event before Christmas is first class and totally magical. You will want to bundle up warmly but the music and anbience of the entire site iis truly remarkable. This is definitely a site that you will want to vvisit when you are in the Midland area. You may wish to top off a visiti by going to the look out looking over the Wye River and Georgian Bay at the Shrine across the highway but you may wish to make that a visit all on its own on another day.. It is spectacular. There is a special story to tell here about the early history of French contact with the Wendat people. That story is thought provoking and you will be touched in some way through your experience at this site. Enjoy.
We have been to Sainte Marie many times but this was the first time for the First Light event. There were a lot of people there but the staff and volunteers did a great job organizing everything from the parking to the crafts to the food and drinks. We were glad we visited. So lovely to see the site lit up by candles and lanterns.